Women's Soccer

UCSB Connects with Community Through Kids Clinic, Exhibition Match

Mar 11, 2008

March 11, 2008

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. -
The UC Santa Barbara women's soccer team sponsored a free clinic for girls of all ages last weekend. The clinic was preceded by a game between the Gauchos and Ajax, the fourth-ranked women's club team in the world.

"Everyone had a blast and the local support was great for the game and the clinic," said UCSB Associate Head Coach Kai Edwards. "The team had a blast teaching the girls new dribbling moves and scrimmaging with them at the end."

Four-year old Victoria won a signed Gaucho jersey, and Katie won a signed soccer ball. The UCSB program plans two more similar clinics in the fall.

"These clinics are a great way for the team to connect with the community, and especially the kids," Edwards said. "We look forward to doing this more in the future."